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Personal Finance

How to replace your wage with passive income in 3 steps

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a straightforward process to replace a salary with dividends.

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Tax

How much tax do your ASX shares pay? Why it might matter

| Zach Bristow

Taxes. One of the two unavoidables in life.

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Personal Finance

Relying on bank term deposits to build wealth? You need to read this

| Tristan Harrison

Looking to grow your net worth? Term deposits may not be the best choice.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Personal Finance

$50,000 in an offset? The hidden cost of not investing in ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Saving 7.5% using an offset is not the same as earning 7.5% on shares.

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Personal Finance

Dividends or capital gains from ASX shares: Which are better?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in one type of return over another?

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Retirement

Delayed retirement and other costs of being the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows delayed retirement and lost opportunities to travel are among the costs.

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Personal Finance

5 ways ASX shares investors define financial success

| Bronwyn Allen

What does financial success mean to you?

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Recent Personal Finance News

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⏸️ Investor Education

How to hack your net worth

| Kate O'Brien

Your net worth is just a number, but it can have a powerful impact on your life. The higher your…

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Personal Finance

How to avoid going bankrupt

| Tristan Harrison

No-one wants to go bankrupt, here’s how to avoid it.

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Personal Finance

3 tips to spring clean your finances before Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are tips to help you keep on top of your finances this Christmas holiday season.

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Personal Finance

Parents should stop doing THESE 6 things to financially help kids

| Tristan Harrison

Kids need good financial education from their parents, so people should probably stop doing these 6 things.

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Personal Finance

How to build a $100k share portfolio by 30

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s totally possible to build a $100k share portfolio by 30 years old.

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Personal Finance

Why showing off is a big reason why people don't become rich

| Tristan Harrison

If you want to grow your wealth then one of the main things that may hold you back from becoming…

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Credit Cards

How you can make the most of your credit card this Christmas

| Ken Hall

As we enter the Christmas spending period, find out how to get the most value out of your credit card…

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Retirement

Why super is your best investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think superannuation is really your best investment

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Personal Finance

How to generate $1,000 a month in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Want to generate $1,000 a month in passive income? Here are some ideas.

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Personal Finance

Can ASX shares help you save for a house?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how investing in ASX shares could help you buy your first house

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Personal Finance

Are you saving enough for retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

One of the most important financial things to track is whether you’re on target for retirement.

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Personal Finance

Here are 3 ways to pay off your mortgage quicker

| Tristan Harrison

Paying off a mortgage is important, so here are 3 ways to pay it off quicker.

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Personal Finance

How to make money while you sleep

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a simple six-step path to making passive income – real money while you sleep.

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Personal Finance

4 simple steps to becoming a millionaire with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If you follow these 4 simple steps you can become a millionaire with ASX shares.

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Personal Finance

How to retire early by investing in ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

A great strategy to help you retire early is by using exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Personal Finance

3 signs you're ready to start investing in shares

| Tristan Harrison

If you’re ready to start investing I think it’s good to think about these three factors.

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Personal Finance

A simple hack for better superannuation returns

| Sebastian Bowen

How well do you know your super fund and the fees it charges?

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Personal Finance

3 things to do before you invest in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 things to do before you invest in ASX shares - its the little things that can make…

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Personal Finance

How to turn investing $1,000 a month into $1 million

| Tristan Harrison

You can create a $1 million portfolio by investing just $1,000 a month, here's how.

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Credit Cards

Are credit cards good or bad?

| Ken Hall

Australia loves to spend money with easy consumer credit. But are credit cards an asset or liability for your personal…

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Personal Finance

The advantages of spending less money

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some of the advantages of spending less – there are more than you’d think!

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Personal Finance

Is there such a thing as good debt?

| Tristan Harrison

Some people say there’s good debt and bad debt, is there such a thing as good debt?

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Personal Finance

Should you invest in ASX shares before paying off the mortgage?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you invest in ASX shares before paying off the mortgage?

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Personal Finance

3 ways to save more money for ASX stocks

| Ken Hall

It can be hard to get your finances in shape when life takes hold so here's a few quick ways…

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Credit Cards

Should you replace your credit card with buy now, pay later providers?

| Tristan Harrison

The expansion of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) and others could mean replacing a credit card with buy now, pay…

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Personal Finance

How much cash in the bank should you have?

| Tristan Harrison

Cash is very important when you need it, so how much should you leave in the bank?

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Personal Finance

3 steps to achieve financial freedom forever

| Tristan Harrison

If you want to achieve financial freedom forever, then all you need to do is follow these three steps.

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Personal Finance

How wealthy should you be at your age?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you compare to the average wealth of your age group and how wealthy you have to be to…

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Personal Finance

Beware: these hidden costs could be sapping your budget

| Sebastian Bowen

Beware, subscription costs could be draining your budget, so take a look at which services you really need

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Personal Finance

Why your partner is the most important investment for your wealth

| Tristan Harrison

Your partner will have a huge impact on your wealth, so it’s very important who you choose!

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Personal Finance

How much cash should you save these days?

| Sebastian Bowen

With interest rates at record lows, how much cash should you save these days?

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Personal Finance

How to get paid for no work

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX shares are the best way to get paid for no work.

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Personal Finance

Is personal finance all about willpower?

| Tristan Harrison

Is being successful with your personal finances just a question of willpower?

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Personal Finance

3 spring cleaning things to do for your finances this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 spring cleaning things to do this weekend for your finances.

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Personal Finance

Do you have too much debt?

| Sebastian Bowen

Statistics show Australian household debt is looming large. So, do you have too much debt? Here's what to look out…

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Personal Finance

Why you should share your financial successes with someone

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why you should share your financial successes with someone.

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Credit Cards

3 top value credit cards to earn Qantas points

| Ken Hall

If you're looking for a few good-value credit cards, here are 3 of my favourites for earning Qantas Points at…

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Personal Finance

Beat the RBA: How to create an annual income of $100,000 in dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Want to beat the RBA’s low interest rates? Here’s how to create an annual income of $100,000 in dividends.

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Personal Finance

3 signs you're ready to retire

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three signs you’re ready to retire.

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Personal Finance

Is it a good idea to have an investment emergency fund?

| Tristan Harrison

Is an investment emergency fund a good idea?

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